Simply beautiful, Enzie.

And, I've been meaning to comment on this for weeks - I just love your new avatar!

Dear Allan, Chris and Cindy!

Thank you for your kinds comments, they are very appreciated.

Enzie,

I've been watchng this develop in the WIP section and, since you were getting such good advice I didn't have much to add. But now that you've unveiled it I want to tell you how much I admire both the painting itself and the intent behind it. Every time you post, I feel you take a big step artistically. You have fine-tuned the values and level of detail so the focus is clear and yet the setting also reads well. I really like how you've painted the girl. The face and hand are both so expressive and they work together to make a very compelling story.

Alexandra, I always enjoy your critiques and suggestions, so keep them coming either way. Thank you for your kind comments.

Oh, Enzie, I hope you enter this into a contest. It is a definate winner! I feel as if I am in the hut with this girl, in an intimate moment.

Congratulations on a wonderful painting.

Thank you Pat I am happy to hear that you think it has some potential. ;)

Enzie--

Definitely my favorite of yours ever. Nice work!

-TE

Thank you Tom! Maybe there is hope afterall?! :)